Sgt. Rafael Peralta built a reputation as a man who always put his Marines' interests ahead of his own.Truly an amazing story of self-sacrifice. This man was a true hero, a patriot, and a great American.
He showed that again, when he made the ultimate sacrifice of his life Tuesday, by shielding his fellow Marines from a grenade blast.
"It's stuff you hear about in boot camp, about World War II and Tarawa Marines who won the Medal of Honor," said Lance Cpl. Rob Rogers, 22, of Tallahassee, Fla., one of Peralta's platoon mates in 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.
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